National report of Vietnam under the universal periodic review of UN human rights council

NATIONAL REPORT OF THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM UNDER THE UNIVERSAL PERIODIC REVIEW OF THE UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

Vietnam’s position on Kwangmyongsong-2 satellite launching by DPRK

On 5th April 2009, in response to foreign journalists’ questions about Vietnam’s position on Kwangmyongsong-2 satellite launching by the DPRK, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesman Le Dzung said:

Concerning the recent events and developments in Northeast Asia

On 03 April 2009, in response to questions about the recent events and developments in Northeast Asia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Spokesman Le Dzung said:

Vietnam Visa no longer needed to enter Phu Quoc by sea

Phu Quoc is not only a beautiful island but also one of the most interesting places to visit in Vietnam. With a new regulation granted by the Prime Minister exempting visa requirements for international tourists, Phu Quoc is opening up to welcome international cruise ships to the picturesque island.

Vietnamese people are indignant at the wrong and unjust decision of the US Supreme Court

On March 2, 2009, the US Supreme Court rejected the appeal by Vietnamese Agent Orange/Dioxin victims against American chemical companies over the use of the Agent Orange/Dioxin during the Vietnam war. In response, Mr. Le Dung, the Spokesman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on March 3, 2009:

Vietnam's reaction to Human Right Watch's report

On 21st Jan 2009, the spokesman of the Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Mr.Le Dung answered to question regarding Vietnam's reaction to Human Rights Watch's report which accused Vietnam of the suppression of the Khme Krom community in the Mekong Delta:

This is not the first time that Human Rights Watch releases false information about Vietnam. It is necessary to reiterate that in Vietnam, all fundamental rights and freedoms of the people, including the freedom to religion and belief and the freedom of expression are clearly enshrined in the Constitution (Articles 69 and 70).

Vietnamese pianist performs in Washington

tranguyen1.jpgWashington (VNA) - Nguyen Bich Tra, one of Vietnam 's top classical pianist, performed in Washington on December 3 in the non-profit progamme of performing arts for everyone sponsored by the Kennedy Centre of the USA in cooperation with the Embassy of Vietnam in Washington DC.

Hello, Vietnam: UM signs student exchange agreement with Southeast Asia nation

By BETSY COHEN of the Missoulian.

Ambassador Shares Grief over the Tragic Bus Crash

Ambassador Le Cong Phung on Monday has expressed his sadness and sympathy over last Friday traffic accident in Sherman, Texas which claimed over a dozen of lives of fellow Vietnamese and injured many others.

"I was deeply saddened by the news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims", Mr. Phung said in his letter sent to Houston Mayor Bill White.

General Assembly President holds talks with top Vietnamese official

DPM_Khiem_UN_Kerim.jpgClimate change, the global food and energy crisis, economic development and United Nations reform were among the highlights of wide-ranging discussions between General Assembly President Srgjan Kerim and Viet Nam’s Foreign Minister Pham Gia Khiem.

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